Different causes require different treatments.
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Reader question: How can I tell if Im facing hair loss or hair thinning?
Do they require different treatments?
to pinpoint exactly whats going on.
Hair lossis probably the most self-explanatoryits when you lose hair at the root.
Hair thinning is a prolonged decrease in the density of the overall volume of hair, says Gaunitz.
This is a more gradual process and is typically followed by areceding hairlinefrom the crown.
Hair thinning happens naturally with old age, so its a bit more difficult to avoid.
Since hair breakage is the easiest to resolve, well start from there.
Breakage is usually our fault (i.e.
Drybar makes one of our favoritehair detanglerswhich is also a heat protective spray.
If your hair damage is more severe due to bleaching, Gaunitz notes that keratin chemical treatments can help.
You must identify the underlying reason, whether that be genetics, nutrition, or inflammation.
Each warrants different treatments, and in many cases, people may have two or three different underlying causes.
If there are genetic underlying issues, I would use DHT blockers to help, says Gautniz.
you’re able to also reach forhair-thickening products, like R+Co Dallas Thickening Shampoo.
Hair growth takes timeusually only a half-inch per month.
From there, you might come up with the most tailored diet and scalp treatment plan.
